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Posted by JohnM on February 18, 2001, at 20:58:56
I just read from a book "Prozac and the New Antideppresants" that Remeron and Serzone are more sedating than the stimulating and often insomnia-inducing SSRI's and that they could be more appropriate for people who have anxiety symptoms in addition to their depression.
I've tried Prozac, Paxil, and Effexor and they all "kicked my ass" with anxious, agitating effects! If I remember right, Zoloft made me feel good early on, but I quickly crashed into a sort of a groggy stupor from it.
I suffer from Social Phobia/anxiety and Atypical depression symptoms. Anyone have any experiences or insights with these medicines?
Posted by Lorraine on February 18, 2001, at 22:09:51
In reply to Remeron and Serzone less agitating than SSRI's?, posted by JohnM on February 18, 2001, at 20:58:56
> I just read from a book "Prozac and the New Antideppresants" that Remeron and Serzone are more sedating than the stimulating and often insomnia-inducing SSRI's and that they could be more appropriate for people who have anxiety symptoms in addition to their depression.
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. Anyone have any experiences or insights with these medicines?Serzone is a real doggy downer. I had to take it at bedtime.
Posted by Joy on February 19, 2001, at 8:31:37
In reply to Remeron and Serzone less agitating than SSRI's?, posted by JohnM on February 18, 2001, at 20:58:56
Serzone at about day 12 or 13 started agitating me badly. I had crying jags all the time. I gradually went from 100 mg a day all the way up to 500 mg a day at 4 weeks. I had severe insomnia; it was not sedating for me. Everybody has different body chemistry. I am on Prozac and it does not agitate me; I had to go to 40 mg from 20 mg after a month but it works for me.
Remeron is sedating for most people, but it causes a lot of weight gain for many. Did you ever try adding Buspar to your SSRI? This works for some people too. It's all trial and error I guess. I hope you find the right med[s] for you.
Joy
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